More than 183,000 people in the US state of Hawaii have been left without electricity following the strike of Hurricane Lala.

Weather forecasts had indicated that Lala could be the first hurricane to make a direct landfall in Hawaii in 155 years of US history.

However, the storm weakened into a tropical storm before hitting the archipelago.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green stated on Sunday that at least one person died in a car accident caught in the storm. Additionally, reports indicate that over a hundred homes have been damaged.

According to Reuters, citing power outage tracking data, 183,123 customers across Hawaii were without electricity as of 3:30 PM local time on Sunday.

State officials announced in a press conference that power is already being restored in several areas as the storm's intensity subsides.

On Oahu, the most populous island, the number of power-outage customers dropped from over 220,000 on Sunday morning to around 130,000.

According to the latest updates from the National Hurricane Center, at 2:00 PM local time Sunday, Lala was moving southwest toward Kauai County at approximately 20 miles (31 kilometers) per hour.

At that time, its maximum sustained winds were near 65 miles per hour, slightly below the minimum hurricane threshold of 73 miles per hour.

Tropical storm warnings remained in effect for Kauai County, though warnings previously issued for Maui and Oahu counties earlier Sunday were lifted, the National Hurricane Center reported.

According to meteorological forecasts, if the storm stays on its expected track, it will clear the Hawaiian archipelago by 8:00 AM local time Monday.

Hawaiian Electric warned customers on Saturday evening that efforts to restore power are being hampered by fallen trees uprooted by the storm's strong winds and flooded roads caused by rainwater.

A government official stated that Lala has triggered flash floods in various parts of Hawaii of a magnitude "never seen before" in the islands.

Since local residents lack prior experience in dealing with such rare natural disasters for the state, officials have urged residents to stay indoors to minimize casualties.

During a Sunday morning press conference, an official remarked, "This is not a day for going to the beach. Stay safe where you are and ensure the safety of your families."

Videos released by the Hawaii Department of Transportation show most roads submerged in floodwaters.

The National Weather Service reported that two houses were swept away by rushing waters. By Sunday morning, about 117 residents were staying in emergency shelters.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation announced that all state airports have reopened, though passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates.

Records show that a powerful hurricane directly struck Hawaii's Big Island 155 years ago on August 9, 1871. It is believed to have been a Category 3 hurricane.

According to research from the University of Hawaii, that storm struck the northeastern part of the Big Island and was the first recorded direct major hurricane landfall on the island.